FRANCHISE RESALES

Buy a Sit Still Kids Salon Franchise

Sit Still Kids is a modern children’s hair salon franchise built around making haircuts fun and stress-free for kids and the parents who bring them. The original salon opened in Austin in 2007, and the concept was later franchised through Sit Still Franchising LLC, positioning itself as a polished, design-led alternative to dated kids’ barbershops. Each salon pairs haircuts with a retail element of products, toys, t-shirts and gifts.

The model is brick-and-mortar and territory-based, with compact, lower-cost salon buildouts. Stylists are salon employees rather than chair renters, working set hours with a built-in client base, which gives owners a managed team rather than a roster of independent contractors. Owners are typically not stylists themselves; the role centres on recruiting and leading staff, local marketing and running a multi-salon operation.

Sit Still has grown into a national network of salons across multiple US states, with a CEO appointed in 2025 to lead its next phase of franchise expansion. The brand competes in the children’s salon category on experience, design and consistency rather than on price.

Latest Resales

Why buy a Sit Still Kids Salon Franchise?

Buying a Sit Still Kids franchise offers entry into a children’s haircare niche that pairs repeat-service demand with a differentiated, experience-led brand. Kids need regular haircuts, which supports a returning customer base, and Sit Still’s design-forward salons are built to stand out in a category long served by basic, functional shops.

The ownership case rests on a manager-led model: because stylists are employees rather than chair renters, owners build and run a team instead of working the chairs themselves, which suits operators focused on growth and multi-salon development. Compact, lower-cost buildouts and a recurring service mix are designed to keep overhead manageable, and the franchisor’s leadership brings combined salon and multi-brand franchising experience. A veteran discount on the franchise fee is also offered.

Sit Still Kids Salon Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2007

    • Franchising Since

      2018

    • New Startup Cost

      $157,984 – $598,164

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details
    Rows of colourful nail varnish bottles are displayed on clear shelves, with additional beauty accessories and products visible in the foreground.

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      25%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of gross revenue (min $500/month)

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of gross revenue

    Several T-shirts on wooden hangers hang on a rail; the front shirt is white with the text "BE A GOOD HUMAN" printed in black letters.

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      30

    • New Units Opened *

      7

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      286,364

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD
    Bright, modern salon interior with wooden seating, white walls, colourful geometric wall decals, potted plant, and product display near large windows.

Sit Still Kids Salon – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Sit Still's franchisor support continues well beyond opening, covering stylist and team recruitment, training and development, ongoing sales, marketing and branding, retail selection and optimisation, continuing education, and goal-setting and operational coaching. The leadership team includes salon and multi-brand franchising veterans, and the franchisor reinvests in research and development that is passed to owners as the system evolves. Resale buyers should confirm with Sit Still what onboarding and transfer training the franchisor provides to incoming owners, and how existing stylist development and staff carry over with the sale.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Sit Still suits hands-on local operators who want to lead a team rather than cut hair themselves. Because stylists are employees, the owner's day-to-day is weighted toward recruiting, motivating and retaining staff, building local visibility and managing the client experience. Strong people skills, comfort with hiring and managing a salon team, and an appetite for multi-unit growth all fit the model. Industry experience is not required, but operators who know their local market and enjoy community-facing retail-and-service businesses tend to align best with the brand.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Sit Still has built its reputation as a category challenger in the children's salon market, recognised for a modern, experience-led format and a stylist-as-employee model that differs from traditional chair-rental salons. The brand has drawn press coverage for its rapid 2025 expansion, and co-founder Amy Leclerc was named to the 2025 Entreprenista 100 list for her work in franchising. As a younger franchise, Sit Still's strongest credibility signals are local: for resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific salon's reviews, referral strength and community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    Children's haircuts sit within the broader US hair and beauty services industry, a market worth well over $60 billion a year and historically resilient because grooming is a routine, repeat need rather than a discretionary splurge. The kids' segment is supported by steady US birth numbers, time-pressed dual-income households, and parents willing to pay for a calmer, more enjoyable visit than a general salon. Demand is local and recurring, so for resale buyers the health of a specific territory, including its family demographics, competition and repeat-visit rate, matters more than national totals.

Learn more about
how to own a Sit Still Kids Salon franchise resale

Please fill out the form below and a Franchise Flippers expert will be in touch with you shortly.

The Franchise Brand Index

This page is part of Franchise Flippers’ independent franchise Index, designed as an educational resource to help potential buyers explore the franchise resale market and compare brands.

Trademark & Affiliation Disclaimer

This website is an independent, informational resource. All trademarks, logos, and brand names displayed are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and educational purposes. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from the respective trademark holders.